Evergreen Park Catholic Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

EVERGREEN PARK, IL -- Most Holy Redeemer School in Evergreen Park is spiffing up its halls and classrooms in anticipation of National Catholic Schools Week, which begins Jan. 26 and runs through Feb. 1. Each year, the last week of January is set aside where Catholic schools observe with week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2020 is "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed."

Evergreen Park’s Most Holy Redeemer and Queen of Martyrs elementary schools will offer special masses and open houses on Sunday, Jan. 26. If you're looking for a Catholic school experience for your kiddos, take a look to see what these schools have to offer. offer.

The open house begins with a 9:30 a.m. family mass this Sunday, Jan. 26, followed by the open house where families can meet the teachers, view student work and register. MHR is located at 9525 S. Lawndale Ave. in Evergreen Park.

Most Holy Redeemer School, 9536 S. Millard Ave., Evergreen Park, 708-422-8280

Most Holy Redeemer kicks off Catholic Schools Week with a 9:30 a.m. family mass this Sunday, Jan. 26, followed by an open house at 10:30 a.m. where families can meet the teachers, view student work and register.

• A program grounded in the principles and values of the Catholic faith and the education of the whole child. .
• Opportunities for all students to grow toward their God-given potential.
• Strong academic program that prepares students for high school.
• Resources and a dedicated learning specialist to assist students who require additional educational support.
• Technology-integrated classroom instruction for middle school students through a new Chromebook program.
• Spiritual development through school liturgies, religion classes, and service organizations..
• A safe, disciplined environment.
• Half and full-day pre-school.
• Full-day kindergarten and first-through-eighth grade program.

Queen of Martyrs School, 3550 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park, 708-422-1540

Queen of Martyrs marks Catholic Schools week with a 9:30 a.m. mass, followed by an open house and book fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Jan. 26. A second open house is planned for 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, followed by family bingo from 7 to 8 p.m.

Celebrating 67 years of academic excellence, Queen of Martyrs offers:

• Education 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade
• New Science/STEM Lab and curriculum
• Enhanced learning with Chromebooks and iPads
• iReady differentiated instruction for grades K-8
• Catholic-based education
• Service opportunities throughout the year
• Educating the whole child mentally, physically and spiritually
• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Offering technology, Spanish, music, band, physical education, school counselor, resource teacher, speech services
• After school enrichment, including art class, school choir, church choir, film lab, chess class, theater club, silly STEM and more.

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